Leaving the Royal Family was the "most stupid thing Meghan Markle's done", according to a family member.
The Duchess of Sussex's estranged brother Thomas Markle Jnr believes the move was a "big mistake".
Thomas is the half-brother of Meghan Markle as they share the same dad, though they have been estranged for some time.
The Duchess of Sussex turns 40 on Wednesday, but on her birthday last year her half-brother lashed out at Meghan for not wishing their father a happy 76th birthday.
Speaking to the Express, he said: "My father said leaving the Royal Family in the UK is the most stupid thing Meghan's done.
He is very worried about her."
Tom Jnr, 54, who speaks to his dad every day, added to the Mirror : “As far as a reunion goes, he’s given up on Meghan and Harry completely.
“He doesn’t trust her and doesn’t want to know that person because of the lies, manipulation and deceit.
He just had his 76th birthday – needless to say, he didn’t hear from Meghan.”
